Call to Volunteers
| Auction Kickoff, this week!
Last call - Heritage Auction Kickoff for volunteers will be Thursday, September 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. Make sure to R.S.V.P. to Ita (ital@visitahc.org) by Sept. 7, if you plan to attend.
New Collections Exhibit -- Help needed with set up for our next exhibit. Days and times may vary.
Fostering Harmony, our new, juried art show! Volunteers needed to help prep materials, work at the events. Days and times may vary.
Front desk helper -- Volunteer(s) needed, especially on Fridays.
New volunteers are always welcome at the AHC. Explore the possibilities: regular office help, project work, occasional help, events, exhibits, library, collections, programs.
For more information about current volunteer opportunities, please contact
Ita Lindquist, Volunteer Coordinator, ital@visitahc.orgor 503-231-7264. |
Internship Opportunities
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FALL Internships
We have an ongoing program and offer internships each term. Applications are accepted via the submission of cover letters and resumes to the appropriate hiring manager.
We actively seek interns for positions in Marketing and Graphic Design, both starting in late September or early August.
For details of positions offered each term, see the
internship page on our website. |
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Donation wish list
| We are so lucky to have generous supporters like all of you. All levels of support and participation in our programs are important and significant.
For those who prefer to make product donations, here a few things we could use at the center.
-Ground coffee for the kitchen.
-A small toaster.
-Windows PC Desktop computers. [Windows XP or Vista.]
-Rolling Computer Rack
If you have donations that we can use in our kitchen and offices, please call or email Philip at 503.234.7264 or philipa@visitahc.org.
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Rent the AHC for your next meeting or event!
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Let us help make your next event even more memorable. Besides our beautiful, historic building, we offer affordable rates, a relaxed staff, kitchen facilities, equipment, and more. For information about our building rentals, check out the rental page on our website or contact Kori Koppen at 503.231.7264.
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AHC Monthly Art Exhibits are open to Member artists.
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AHC Art exhibits are open to our business members, their employees, and our general membership. Our beautiful building offers an ideal location for presentation of 2 dimensional art and is a great place to invite your clients, family, and friends for an opening reception.
We are currently booking shows for 2011 and invite our artist community to apply for a show.
Corporate members: please pass this invitation along to painters, photographers and other 2d artists within your organization so everyone can enjoy the benefits of your membership.
To receive an information package and application, send an email to barbarap@visitahc.org.
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Help the AHC be more environmentally sustainable by renewing your membership promptly! Timely responses make your membership contributions go farther because they save paper, postage, and volunteer and staff time. You can even send in your dues or renew on-line prior to receiving a mailed notice by checking the renewal date noted on your newsletter mailing label. If you have any questions or feedback regarding your membership, email Holly Chamberlain at hollyc@VisitAHC.org. Thank you so much for your contributions and participation. Every membership matters! |
Current Gallery Exhibits
| NEW Exhibits coming this fall!!
Current exhibits continue through Summer, 2010
Artifacts + Archives
Meyer Memorial Trust Gallery
Wonders in Wood
Liz's Antique Hardware Gallery |
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About the AHC... |
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The Architectural Heritage Center is a non-profit resource center for historic preservation in the Portland area. Owned and operated by the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, we offer a range of education programs to help people appreciate, restore, and maintain vintage properties. Over 40,000 people have participated in our talks, home tours, workshops, and gallery exhibits. 701 SE Grand Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97214
Open Wed - Sat
10:00AM - 4:30PM
503 231-7264
| Tell us what you think
Thank you to everyone who has written in to let us know how much you enjoy the weekly enews. We like hearing from you! Many of you use this newsletter as a reminder for program registrations, to check out volunteer opportunities, and to find resources for your home projects. Thank you.
Do you have feedback or suggestions you would like to share? If so, please send them to marketing@visitahc.org. We will do our best to listen to all ideas.
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Summer Challenge Match
162 people + doubled donations
= SUCCESS!
Many thanks to all the generous contributors who joined or made a donation during our Summer Challenge Match. Holly was tallying well into the last day of August 31, and was able to do a little happy dance around 3:30 in the afternoon when the spreadsheet shared the thrilling news that we had more than made the match by raising $20,852.
Deep gratitude to Rick Michaelson and Allen Denison who made the challenge.
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_____________________________________________________________ Education Programs
Education program revenue supports AHC efforts to preserve the historic character and livability of our built environment, and to promote sustainability through the re-use of vintage buildings.
Elegant Arches, Soaring Spans: The Bridges of Conde B. McCullough - Encore
Saturday, September 18, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Members: $13
General Public: $18
Pre-registration is REQUIRED
Civil engineer and builder Conde Balcom McCullough left an awe-inspiring legacy of bridge design in Oregon that is impressive on an international scale. McCullough's bridges, primarily built between the two World Wars, were innovative in their use of reinforced-concrete arch construction. Of the nearly 600 bridges designed by McCullough and his staff, those along the Oregon Coast are some of the most beautiful.
For information and to register for September Programs, click here.
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_____________________________________________________________  Call To all Oregon and Washington Artists!
Fostering Harmony: The Symbiotic Relationship of
Architecture and Nature
The AHC is proud to announce our first ever Juried Exhibit planned for November and December of this year. Deadline for Submissions is September 28th.
Details of the show and entry forms can be found here.
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_____________________________________________________________ Sponsorships available for Fostering Harmony:
The Symbiotic Relationship of
Architecture and Nature
Businesses and Individuals---if you are a supporter of the fine arts, or if you have employees who are artists, please consider supporting our upcoming juried exhibit. We have created a flexible sponsorship package with various levels of support--starting at $50.00.
If you would like more information, please contact our marketing intern, Zander Veith, at intern@visitahc.org.
Details of the show and entry forms can be found here.
We would like to thank Cascadia Art Conservation Center for their commitment as a Supporting Exhibit Sponsor. Please check out their website and join them in supporting this important exhibit.
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Business Member Spotlight
AHC Business Members provide products and services pertinent to historic preservation and period-authentic renovation, and they support the mission and goals of our organization. Please consult the Resource Directory on our website and patronize these businesses first when you need professional services for your home projects. Spotlight:  The mission of Space Down Under is the preservation of Portland's older homes and the craftsmanship within them. Their goal is to help homeowners increase living space under the home while preserving the existing structure and heritage. Space Down Under prides themselves on doing this "invisibly" - providing structural restoration while maintaining the historic details of the period. They practice Old world craftsmanship utilizing 21st century technology. Many of their clients have older Portland homes built on concrete or brick foundations that are now crumbling and failing. Rather than tearing down a beautiful old home, they actively encourage people to save their heritage and protect their most important investment: to think of themselves as stewards of their homes rather than owners. We asked Jane at Space Down Under why being a member of the AHC is important to her and the rest of the team: "Our commitment to local community and preservation of our neighborhoods meant a perfect fit for us with the AHC's goals and aspirations for local businesses and home owners. We were fortunate to be asked recently to co-present for "Invisible Additions" - one of the many wonderful educational programs offered by the AHC."For more information visit: www.spacedownunder.com |
Artist Exhibits
 Will Goodman, Painter
On Exhibit through September
Support the fine arts and historic preservation. A portion of all art purchases is donated back to the AHC. Buy local and Buy ART!
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Auction Donation Highlights
Rip City!  Blazers Fans, this one is for you! Come see Brandon Roy and the Portland
Trail Blazers take on division rival Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz, November
20, 2010.
Have you ever dreamt of sitting courtside to watch your
beloved Trail Blazers? Look Paul
Allen in the face from these fantastic seats on the opposite end of the
court. The Rip City package
includes: two tickets (level 100, section 106, row C, seats 1 & 2) and an
assortment of official Blazer gear to help identify you as a true fan! If you can't make it on
October 16th but would love an opportunity to bid on some of these fabulous
items, not a problem, just contact Kori Koppen at KoriK@VisitAHC.org to arrange for an
absentee bidder. Auction tickets are on sale now for the 2010 "Riches of a City" Heritage Auction, this year's theme, Preserving Traditions. Please call the front desk to reserve your seat or table - 503-231-7264 or or purchase on-line.
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Portland Preservation Blog
Keep up with our advocacy efforts and stay informed of preservation issues in Portland. This is also a great way to learn more about the technical assistance we are providing in the community.
http://portlandpreservation.wordpress.com/
Recent Posts:
- Cast Iron Portland - AHC Unveils New Online Exhibit
- Renovation Planned for Old Meier & Frank Warehouse
- Columbia River Crossing: What About the Old Bridge?
- Memorial Coliseum in the Headlines Again
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Did you know our founders?
 We are making some changes to our database and want to keep better track of people who had a direct connection with either or both of our founders, Jerry Bosco and Ben Milligan.
Perhaps you are a former student or bought stained glass from them? Maybe you met them at an estate sale? We'd appreciate knowing. Please send an email to hollyc@VisitAHC.org mentioning how you got to know them (and when, if you remember). Thank you!
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PRESERVATION QUOTES
"We shape our
buildings; thereafter, our buildings shape us."
- Winston Churchill
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